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How many times can one practice as an anagarika, can one practice for a year then leave and then decide to go back as an anagarika again?
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Re: Anagarika
by jcsuperstar » Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:36 pm
as far as i know there is no limit
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the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat
the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat
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Re: Anagarika
by SeerObserver » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:05 pm
In concurrence with jc, I am also not aware of any limit. Sadhu if you're going to practice as one.
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Re: Anagarika
by clw_uk » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:32 pm
Thanks both, im intending to do so at some point in near future, when my family situation gets a bit better
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Re: Anagarika
by Cittasanto » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:57 pm
I think the limit of 7 is solely for Bhikkhus not novices or Anagarikas but the 8 vows of an anagarika are observed on the moon phases anyway so it would only make sense for no limit to apply also.
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